•Article Removal: Wikipedia removed the article “Asian News International vs. Wikimedia Foundation,” marking a first in its history.
•Court Ruling: The Delhi High Court ruled the article interfered with court proceedings and violated the sub judice principle in ANI news agency’s defamation lawsuit against Wikipedia,
•Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 : It does not prohibit the coverage of court proceedings. However, it only provides for exemption for criticism of a court order after a case has “been heard and finally decided”.
•Criticism of ANI: ANI is suing Wikimedia over accusations of spreading pro-government propaganda and misinformation.
•Damages Sought: ANI seeks ₹2 crore in damages and edits to the article.
•Wikipedia’s Stance: Takedown or alteration requests have been complied with only in fewer than half-a-dozen instances in Wikipedia’s history.
•Implications: The case raises questions about the balance between freedom of information and legal constraints.